Author archive for Arianna Steigman

  • Jan052026

    A CRISPR screen reveals many previously unrecognized genes required for brain development and a new neurodevelopmental disorder

    An international research team identified hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells, including one gene linked to…

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  • Jan052026

    Why Some Bacteria Survive Antibiotics – and How to Stop Them

    A new study from the Hebrew University reveals that bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment through two fundamentally different “shutdown modes”…

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  • Jan022026

    A Coral Reef’s Daily Pulse Reshapes Microbes in Surrounding Waters

    A new study shows that coral reefs don’t just provide a home for ocean life, they also help set the…

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  • Dec302025

    Six Hebrew University Researchers Awarded Research Grants from the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology

    Six researchers from the Hebrew University have been awarded research grants from the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. Each…

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  • Dec232025

    Israel Post Issues Commemorative Stamp Marking 100 Years of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    As part of the centennial celebrations of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Post has issued a new commemorative stamp…

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  • Dec192025

    Tiny Viral Switch Offers Hope Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

    As antibiotic-resistant infections rise and are projected to cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050, scientists are…

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  • Dec182025

    The Hebrew University Leads in President of Israel’s Scholarships for Scientific Excellence and Innovation

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has emerged as the leading institution among recipients of the President of Israel’s Scholarships for…

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  • Dec172025

    A new study reveals how embryos and the uterus “talk” during implantation

    A new study shows that the embryo and the uterine lining conduct an active “conversation” from the very earliest stages…

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  • Dec172025

    We Think Others Feel More Strongly Than They Do – But That’s Not a Bad Thing

    We think we’re good at reading emotions, but new research from the Hebrew University suggests we often get it wrong.…

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  • Dec172025

    Colour-Coded: New Gene-Editing Method Could Transform Mosquito Control

    Researchers have developed a new “colour-coded” genetic method that makes it easy to distinguish male and female mosquitoes. This innovation…

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